Invest in select areas of research and scholarship that increase knowledge relevant to the health, well-being, and resilience of urban communities, as well as the protection of the planet
Invest in select areas of research and scholarship that increase knowledge relevant to the health, well-being, and resilience of urban communities, as well as the protection of the planet
Both around the world and in the city Fordham calls home, inequalities abound in the impact of such phenomena as climate change, environmental degradation, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Communities of color and those living in poverty have disproportionately borne the brunt of these and other disasters. Fordham will place special emphasis on scholarly projects that deploy academic expertise to help make the city and environment more sustainable. Fordham currently benefits from existing partnerships with scientific institutions and community organizations, including the members of the Bronx Science Consortium, Columbia University, New York University, and IBM. We will expand our network of partners in order to catalyze research collaborations that cross disciplines and professions, invite students and neighbors into the process of creating knowledge, and attract new sources of funding.
- Expand opportunities for students at all levels to join faculty in research, including projects that connect STEM fields with other disciplines and professions
- Help faculty compete successfully for external grants to support fundamental and applied STEM research, including through collaborative partnerships with New York City organizations and industries of all kinds